Got Dropped into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work

The "Cheerful Theme Park" was a B-grade darkness of the Hundred Dreams Corporation.

And the manual had already been created and the research team had completed their analysis.

...It’s not hard to remember that I contributed to that, even without trying too hard to think about it.

: Socius :

From the tattoo on my wrist, the ticket for that theme park had burned and imprinted itself.

And the usual fate for a high-grade darkness, after the analysis is complete, is one of two things.

Research team assignment.

Or....

"It's assigned to Team A's darkness."

The elite team’s responsibility.

"Usually, Team A recruits 3 members for the regular squad, 3 members for the finishing squad, and 6 members for the general team, making a total of 12 people. The last entry record was 3 months ago, so there's some time before the next entry."

Director Ho smiled widely as he handed over the document.

The manual for the entry method into the Cheerful Theme Park, utilizing a board game.

And the working document.

[Special Research Entry]

"So, I’ve already scheduled it separately."

"...Thank you."

"No problem! It wasn't a difficult task."

That might be true.

After all, Team A is Director Ho's line.

‘It must have been easy to pull them out since it’s his domain.’

Of course, that’s the director’s business, and the fact that a mere regular employee got some favor... well, I should keep my head down here.

However, Director Ho’s words didn’t stop there.

"And to make the entry easier, I’ve also recruited the staff who will go with you. Haha."

"...!"

What’s with this ominous feeling?

"Ah, are you worried that someone you know might be going in? Worried they might recognize you, Soleum?"

"Yes, I do have such concerns."

"Right! So, unfortunately, Soleum...”

Director Ho pointed at me.

“I don’t think you’ll be able to infiltrate in your original form."

I knew that.

"Yes, so I was planning to buy a disguise potion with the welfare points you provided..."

"That would be too inconvenient. Also, with your work, you’re probably living as someone else most of the time anyway... I want to minimize any discomfort."

"...."

"So, I’ve found a way where you won’t be suspected at all!"

Eh?

I stared at him with a bad feeling.

Director Ho smiled brightly at me.

"How about you go in with a special identity, Soleum?"

"...!?"

***

The next day.

In the research team's conference room of Hundred Dreams Corporation, Team 2.

"They said it’s B-grade, right?"

"And they’re giving extra points, right?"

People slowly started to gather. People in suits, wearing strange animal masks—employees from the field exploration team.

These people had gathered despite the slight risk of ‘a somewhat special exploration,’ because they’d been told extra points would be awarded.

"They said it’s the Cheerful Theme Park, right?"

"We have to go for sure."

The rumors had spread through word of mouth.

This darkness was high-grade, but the manual was well-prepared, and the speculation from an employee who had previously explored it turned out to be spot on, so it was said to be relatively safe.

So when the special entry was scheduled, everyone whispered amongst themselves when they heard the name Cheerful Theme Park.

Even though the research was for a special entry, as long as I don’t die, I’m fine.

‘It’d be reassuring if there was even just one member from the finishing team.’

The people looked around, squinting their eyes like they were trying to see something. But unfortunately, there didn’t seem to be anyone who looked like they were from the finishing team.

However, there was someone who had been a member of the finishing team before.

"Eh?"

A tall figure with long hair, wearing a cow mask and standing quietly against the wall.

• The security team doesn’t enter the darkness.

• The four people who draw the same color figure will always travel together.

• I’m really glad I got to try out the security team’s gear, which was originally made as a prototype!

• Off to Fantasyland~